Shapiro's budget proposal makes 'major investment' in SEPTA
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said his administration is ready to make “a major investment in SEPTA” as part of an upcoming budget proposal.
Pennsylvania's governor says he wants to 'get s--- done.' He's made it his slogan, profanity and all
Gov. Josh Shapiro has a new slogan for how he wants to run Pennsylvania — and it's not fit for kids' ears.
McCormick elevates the Israel-Hamas war in a bid for Jewish voters
A Republican running for the U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania is escalating criticism of Democrats over the Israel-Hamas war and has traveled to the Israel-Gaza border to make the case that the Biden administration hasn't backed Israel strongly enough since the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas.
In 2024, Shapiro faces calls for billions for schools, a presidential election and wary lawmakers
In 2024, Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro could face a more complicated sophomore year in charge of Pennsylvania after his first year brought a highway collapse, a budget stalemate and friction with allies and adversaries as he navigated the battleground state's political divides.
‘Abbott Elementary’ star Sheryl Lee Ralph delivers moving poem at Mayor Cherelle Parker’s inauguration
"Abbott Elementary" star Sheryl Lee Ralph introduces Philadelphia's first female mayor with an emotional poem during the inauguration ceremony Tuesday.
Sen. Fetterman says he thought news about depression treatment would end his political career
Sen. John Fetterman acknowledges having “dark conversations" about harming himself before he hit “the emergency brake" and sought treatment for depression.
New Philadelphia Fire Commissioner, public safety director named under Cherelle Parker: ‘New role, new title’
Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker has named her picks for Chief Public Safety Director and Acting Fire Commissioner representing the city of Philadelphia.
Lawmakers defeat funding for UPenn amid criticism over stance on antisemitism
Pennsylvania’s House of Representatives is defeating legislation to send $33 million to the University of Pennsylvania’s veterinary school.
New Pennsylvania laws coming for 2024. Here's what you should know:
From dog penalties to flood insurance, Gov. Josh Shapiro signed more than a hundred bills into law in 2023. Here's a look at some of the new laws that will go into effect beginning January 1, 2024:
Delaware County's top prosecutor becomes fifth Democrat to run for Pennsylvania attorney general
Jack Stollsteimer, the top prosecutor in heavily populated Delaware County, will run for Pennsylvania attorney general in 2024, he announced Monday, seeking an office that played a critical role in court defending Joe Biden’s 2020 victory in the presidential battleground.
Pennsylvania House passes 'shield law' to protect providers, out-of-staters seeking abortions
The Democratic-controlled House of Representatives has passed a measure seeking to protect those who come to Pennsylvania to get abortions. The legislation passed 117 to 86 on Wednesday.
Mayor-Elect Parker plans to name Philadelphia police commissioner before Thanksgiving
Incoming Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker plans to hire a police commissioner before Thanksgiving to help enforce her bold ideas on how to tackle crime.
Parker promises to rein in crime during Election Night victory speech: 'We have to have a sense of order'
Incoming Philadelphia mayor Cherelle Parker spent her winning campaign talking tough on crime, even broaching what some consider controversial tactics to do so.
Philadelphia Mayoral Election 2023: Cherelle Parker projected as first female mayor of Philadelphia
Cherelle Parker, a Democrat who has held office at the state and local level after first becoming involved in politics as a teenager, was elected Tuesday as Philadelphia’s 100th mayor, becoming the first woman to hold the post.
Democrat Dan McCaffery wins open seat on Pennsylvania Supreme Court
Pennsylvania voters will make a decision with implications for the future of voting and abortion rights in a presidential battleground state when they choose the winner for an open state Supreme Court seat.
Live Results: 2023 Pennsylvania, New Jersey elections
See the results for Tuesdays elections in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Pennsylvania's election will be headlined by races for statewide courts, including a high court seat
Pennsylvania voters will settle four statewide judicial contests in Tuesday’s election, filling an open seat on the state Supreme Court and three seats on two lower appellate courts.
Election Day will shake up leadership in Philadelphia: 'It's a moment for the city'
When Philadelphia voters go to the polls on Tuesday, they'll pull the lever for a sweeping change in the city's top political leadership.
Philadelphia mayoral candidate Cherelle Parker shares vision for city's future
Democratic candidate for mayor Cherelle Parker said she believes public safety and health are number one priorities facing next mayor or Philadelphia.
Bills to combat hate crimes gain Pennsylvania House approval
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has passed three bills seeking to expand and strengthen the state’s anti-hate crime statutes.